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Dec 07 2019

Illumination Holiday Festival

Presented by City of Elk Grove at The Center at District56

Experience the season with sparkle and shine at the inaugural IllumiNATION Holiday Festival, a new multicultural family celebration at District56,... More Info

Dec 06 - 08 2019

Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour

Presented by Sacred Heart Parish School at Sacred Heart Parish School

Celebrating its 46th Anniversary, one of Northern California’s most loved holiday home tours returns this year with five elegantly decorated homes in... More Info

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Dec 10 2019

Hot Toddy Competition

Presented by The Golden Bear at The Golden Bear

Eight contestants will compete to see who serves up the best hot toddy! Are you ready to sip? There will be a special appearance by Matty the... More Info

Dec 01 - 12 2019

12 Days of Midtown

Presented by Midtown Association at Midtown

The Midtown Association is pleased to present the “12 Days of Midtown” where local businesses and organizations celebrate the season by offering... More Info

Dec 14 2019

Jingle Bell Pup Crawl

Presented by Sacramento SPCA at Truitt Bark Park

It’s time to grab your pup and holiday spirit for the Sacramento SPCA’s Jingle Bell Pup Crawl! Your ticket purchase supports the animals at the... More Info

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Dec 21 2019

Sacramento Santa Run

Presented by Sacramento Santa Run at California State Capitol - West Steps

The Sacramento Santa Run brings a day of fun for the whole family with a 5k Run/Walk and Merry Mile, and a festive finish at the DOCO Sacramento with... More Info

Dec 06 2019

Electric Christmas 2019

Presented by Live Nation at Golden 1 Center

Electric Christmas is back; this year featuring artists The 1975, The Head and the Heart, Catfish and the Bottlemen and Local Natives! Set Times:... More Info

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Dec 07 2019

V101 Holiday Jam 2019

Presented by Live Nation at Golden 1 Center

Celebrate the holidays with artists Ludacris, Ja Rule, Ashanti, DMX and Digital Underground!

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Dec 07 2019

Eli Young Band

Presented by Live Nation at Ace of Spades

Eli Young Band is an American country music band composed of members who met while students at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. They... More Info

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Dec 07 2019

Wells Fargo Home for the Holidays

Presented by Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra at Memorial Auditorium

A Sacramento holiday tradition featuring radiant music for Christmas, a candlelit procession, audience singalong, new and familiar choral-orchestral... More Info

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Dec 07 2019

John Doyle Duo with Mick McAuley

Presented by SBL Entertainment at The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts

From a musical family in Dublin, John was sixteen when he went on the road with Chanting House, a group which he formed with Susan... More Info

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Dec 12 2019

Illenium: The Ascend Tour

Presented by Live Nation at Golden 1 Center

Illenium is an American musician, DJ, and record producer. He has released three studio albums with his most recent, Ascend, being released in... More Info

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Dec 06 2019

LGBTQ Stand-up Showcase: Ladies’ Night

Presented by Sacramento Comedy Spot at Sacramento Comedy Spot

It is Ladies’ Night edition of the LGBTQ stand-up showcase! Hosted by Shahera Hyatt, with TammyTea Love, Sureni Weerasekera, and Melissa... More Info

Dec 06 2019

Rob Bell: An Introduction to Joy

Presented by SBL Entertainment at The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts

Rob Bell is the New York Times best selling author of Love Wins, What We Talk About When We Talk About God, The Zimzum of Love, How To Be Here, and... More Info

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Dec 07 2019

Ladies of the Knight

Presented by Ladies of the Knight at California Stage Arts Complex

Four women, four poets, four voices. This talented and diverse group of poets aim to overturn the stereotypical image of poetry. After a successful... More Info

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Nov 22 2019

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Dec 08 2019

Picasso At the Lapin Agile

Presented by American River College Theatre at American River College Theatre

This long running Off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned... More Info

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Dec 12 2019

Sacramento Ballet presents The Nutcracker

Presented by Sacramento Ballet at Memorial Auditorium

The most beloved of all Sacramento traditions, The Nutcracker is the “crown jewel” of holiday entertainment. Clara’s fearless battle with the... More Info

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Dec 13 2019

Posada Navidena

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Sacramento’s premier folk dance Company Ballet Folklórico de Sacramento comes to Stage 1 at Harris Center Three Stages, in Folsom, CA. Each year... More Info

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Oct 01 2019

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Dec 06 2019

Jose Arenas: A Place in Mind

Presented by Pence Gallery at Pence Gallery

In his new paintings, Jose Arenas explores dual identities, personal ritual, migration, and the displaced feeling that occurs from growing up in two... More Info

Sep 23 2019

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Dec 06 2019

Shape Up: Case Studies in Fashion Making

Presented by UC Davis Design Museum at UC Davis Design Museum

An exhibition that turns garments inside out to show their structure, “Shape Up: Case Studies in Fashion Making” opens the UC Davis Design... More Info

Nov 05 2019

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Dec 07 2019

Viewpoint Photographic Art Center: November

Presented by Viewpoint Photographic Art Center at Viewpoint Photographic Art Center

Nolan Preece — Chemigrams: The chemigram process is an equal mix of painting, printmaking, and photography. Chemigrams are made without the use of a... More Info

Nov 05 2019

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Dec 08 2019

Autumn Leaves Exhibit

Presented by Kennedy Gallery Art Center at Kennedy Gallery Art Center

Experience the vibrant palette of the changing seasons at Kennedy Gallery as local artists play tribute to Autumn and the magic it brings. The Autumn... More Info

Dec 15 2019

UpcyclePop Eco Holiday Market and Art Exhibit

Presented by Unleashed Productions at The Atrium

Upcycle Pop’s Eco Holiday Market is a one-day creative place to shop, play, and explore sustainably for the holidays. This year’s interactive market... More Info

Oct 11 2019

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Dec 15 2019

El Arte de Las Almas: Día de Los Muertos 2019

Presented by The California Museum at California Museum

Opening Friday, October 11, 2019, at the California Museum’s annual Día de Los Muertos Fiesta, “El Arte de las Almas: Día de los Muertos... More Info

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Dec 06 2019

City of West Sacramento Winter Wonderland

Presented by City of West Sacramento Parks and Recreation Department at West Sacramento City Hall

The West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce and the City of West Sacramento invite you to join the celebration as it lights its community tree in front... More Info

Dec 07 2019

Breakfast with Santa

Presented by Cosumnes Community Services District at Elk Grove Park - Pavilion

The holidays are here, celebrate the season with Breakfast with Santa. Each child will have the opportunity to talk with Santa in his sleigh. The... More Info

Dec 08 2019

Holidays at Koobs

Presented by Kiwanis Club of Carmichael at Koobs Nature Area

Join for the second annual Holidays at Koobs celebration with fun, family, and holiday festivities with live music, ornament making, cookie... More Info

Dec 11 2019

Preschool Playgroup

Presented by Roseville Utility Exploration Center at Roseville Utility Exploration Center

Bring your little one to our free Preschool Playgroup and they’ll stay busy as they learn through play. Created with preschoolers in mind, these... More Info

Dec 14 2019

Sacramento Santa Parade

Presented by DeBencik & Hensley Special Event Management at California State Capitol - West Steps

The Sacramento Santa Parade is a traditional holiday parade, featuring music, floats, marching units, and — of course — Santa himself. The parade... More Info

Dec 14 2019

Xfinity Free Skate

Presented by Downtown Sacramento Partnership at Ali Youssefi Square

Join Xfinity at the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink for free skating in a “Who-liday” Wonderland! Be one of the first 300 skaters and you’ll not only... More Info

Dec 06 2019

UnchARTed presents: Living Room Vibes

Presented by Arden Fair at Arden Fair

As part of Arden Fair’s UnchARTed public arts program, Living Room Vibes is a monthly music series every first Friday from August to December,... More Info

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Dec 07 2019

Makers Mart Holiday 2019

Presented by Makers Mart at The Mill at Broadway

Get festive this holiday season with Makers Mart, Sacramento’s premier artisan fair. Shop a thoughtfully-curated selection of 70+ makers, artists,... More Info

Dec 07 2019

Sacramento Lighted Boat Parade

Presented by Capital City Yacht Club at Miller Park

All are welcome to join the Capital City Yacht Club annual lighted boat parade! Boats will assemble in the Sacramento River about 5pm around the... More Info

Dec 07 2019

Elk Grove Holiday Parade of Lights

Presented by City of Elk Grove at The Center at District56

Experience one of Elk Grove’s most cherished annual traditions — the Holiday Parade of Lights. This year’s event will be held in a new location... More Info

Dec 13 2019

La Familia's Posada Navidena

Presented by La Familia Counseling Center at Maple Neighborhood Center

Celebrate the Holidays with La Familia Counseling Center with fun for the whole family! This event features holiday crafts, games, pictures with... More Info

Dec 14 2019

River City Marketplace Crafts and Drafts

Presented by River City Marketplace at Drake's: The Barn

Finish your holiday shopping at Drakes: The Barn while supporting local creative vendors! Enjoy the outdoor bar and beer garden, communal fire pits,... More Info

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